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The important long-term forces in rocks arise from gravity and from contact between parts of rock systems.
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Body forces and surface forces are discussed by Hubbert (1972, pp. 44–50).
Newton’s second and third laws of motion form the basis, respectively, for Equation 5.2 and for the equal and opposite nature of the forces indicated in Figure 5.3. These laws of motion are summarized, for example, by Johnson (1970, pp. 10, 11) and Lambe (1964, pp. 76–86).
The density of quartzite used in this chapter is taken from Clark (1966). This book gives useful compilations of many material properties of rocks. The chapter by Handin (1966) on strength and ductility is especially valuable for structural geologists.
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Means, W.D. (1976). Classes of Forces. In: Stress and Strain. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-9371-9_5
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